热 (rè) - Hot — refers to high temperature & fever

热Tone 4

rè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

热 · rè

Hot — refers to high temperature;

fever;

popular;

enthusiastic;

craze or trend.

Hot — refers to high temperaturefeverpopular

Usage highlights

Hot weatherFeverEnthusiasmPopular trendHeat waveHot water

Synonyms

  • 烫— scalding hot (higher temperature than 热)
  • 暖— warm (milder than 热)
  • 炎— inflamed, burning (medical or intense heat)

Antonyms

  • 冷— cold (temperature antonym)
  • 凉— cool (mild cold)
  • 寒— freezing, chilly (intense cold)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is very hot today (今天天气很热).
  • He has a fever (他发热了).
  • This topic is trending online (这个网上话题很热).
  • She is passionate about her work (她对工作很热情).

Collocations

  • Hot weather(热天气)
  • Fever(发热)
  • Enthusiasm(热情)
  • Popular trend(热门)
  • Heat wave(热浪)
  • Hot water(热水)

Idioms

  • Hot-blooded and courageous(热血沸腾)
  • Feverish and anxious(心急如热)
  • Deeply affectionate(热情洋溢)
  • In the heat of the moment(一时头脑发热)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 'heat' is one of the pathological factors causing fever and inflammation.
  • The character appears in many modern terms related to popularity and trends, reflecting contemporary usage.
  • In naming, it often conveys warmth, passion, and vitality.

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